1. Texans - DE Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina)Clowney (6-foot-5 1/8, 266) entered college as the nation's No. 1 recruit and didn't disappoint, earning first-team All-America recognition as both a true sophomore and junior before turning pro. He tallied 47 TFLs, 24 sacks, and nine forced fumbles, though his production dipped in 2013 as opponents frequently funneled offense away from him, and/or double and triple teamed Clowney. An absolute freak athlete in the Jevon Kearse/Julius Peppers vein, Clowney has 34 1/2-inch arms and 10-inch hands to ward off offensive linemen, and clocked a running back-like 4.53 forty with a 37 1/2-inch vertical at the Combine. If Clowney polishes his pass-rush technique and "buys in," he legitimately possesses tools to be an all-time great. In Houston, he'll form an imposing pass-rush duo with J.J. Watt, likely playing strong-side 'backer as Romeo Crennel's version of Willie McGinest. Look for Whitney Mercilus to start on the weak side, with Brooks Reed playing next to Brian Cushing at inside linebacker.

2. Rams - OT Greg Robinson (Auburn)It's the right pick for a team that was also strongly linked to Texas
A&M OT Jake Matthews. Robinson (6-foot-5, 332) won't turn 22 until
October after leaving Auburn as a redshirt sophomore. He made 25 starts
at left tackle for the Tigers, blocking out the sun for the nation's top
rushing offense. A sensational athlete for his size, Robinson ran 4.92
at the Combine with a 9-foot-5 broad jump and did 32 bench-press reps
despite vine-like 35-inch arms. A massive, powerful human who is ready
to clear alleys in the pros, Robinson is a work in progress as a pass
protector, but has every tool needed to succeed in that area. He's
likely to begin his NFL career at left guard with Jake Long sticking on
the blindside and Rodger Saffold manning right tackle.

3. Jaguars - QB Blake Bortles (Central Florida)Shocker. We knew it was too quiet out there on Bortles, and he's the
first quarterback off the board. Bortles (6-foot-5, 232) was a two-year
starter for the Golden Knights, leaving school with a 65.7 completion
rate and 56:19 TD-to-INT ratio. He added 15 rushing scores and is a
plus-yardage scrambling threat. Bortles looks like Andrew Luck on game
tape in terms of his size-athleticism combination, but at this point in
time plays more like Jake Locker, with shaky footwork and erratic
accuracy. We admire Bortles' toughness and pocket movement, but he's a
project with lower-body mechanical issues, sub-optimal hand size (9
3/8"), and underwhelming arm strength. He should get the nod under
center in Week 1.

4. Bills - WR Sammy Watkins (Clemson)The Bills paid a steep price, giving up the No. 9 pick in this draft, their 2015 first-rounder and a 2015 fourth-round pick. Watkins (6-foot 3/4, 211) needed only three seasons at Clemson to set school records in catches (240) and receiving yards (3,391), averaging 14.1 YPR with 30 all-purpose TDs. He was a first-team All-American as both a freshman and junior. Watkins ran 4.43 at the Combine with a 10-foot-6 broad jump, demonstrating otherworldly lower-body explosion. Almost a bigger C.J. Spiller in a wideout's body, Watkins combines dynamic open-field agility with deep threat tools and running back-like YAC skills. You could call him a cross between Pierre Garcon and Torrey Smith, combining both of their strengths. Watkins will be just 21 as a rookie, leaving plenty of room for NFL growth. Stevie Johnson's days in Buffalo are numbered.

5. Raiders - LB Khalil Mack (Buffalo)Mack (6-foot-2 3/4, 251) was the 2013 MAC Defensive POY, finishing his career with an NCAA-record 16 forced fumbles, and tying Jason Babin's record for tackles for loss (75). He posted 10.5 sacks and three interceptions as a senior. Deemed the draft's top player by analysts Mike Mayock and Merril Hoge, Mack ran 4.65 at the Combine with jaw-dropping vertical (40") and broad (10-foot-8) jumps. Mack draws Von Miller comparisons for his edge-bending ability, violent playing style, and diverse pass-rush repertoire. A particularly proficient bull rusher, Mack should be an immediate double-digit sack threat, even in the Black Hole. The Raiders suddenly have a lot of pass-rush talent with Mack, Sio Moore, LaMarr Woodley, Justin Tuck, and Antonio Smith up front.

6. Falcons - OT Jake Matthews (Texas A&M)It's an obvious pick for a team that received embarrassing tackle play last season. We'd expect Matthews to immediately slide in at left tackle, shifting Sam Baker to the right side. Matthews (6-foot-5 1/2, 308) is the son of Hall-of-Fame guard Bruce, and a two-time first-team All-SEC pick. A four-year starter for the Aggies, Matthews played right tackle his first three seasons before replacing Luke Joeckel on Johnny Manziel's blindside in 2013. What Matthews lacks on Greg Robinson and Taylor Lewan in build and athleticism he compensates for with pro-ready technique and superb hand use. He's a bit short armed (33 3/8"), but can play all five positions on the line and projects as a plus rookie starter.

7. Bucs - WR Mike Evans (Texas A&M)Evans (6-foot-4 3/4, 231) left A&M following his redshirt sophomore year after posting a combined 151-2,499-16.5-17 stat line across two seasons. He'll be a 21-year-old rookie. Johnny Manziel's go-to guy, Evans relentlessly made contested catches in heavy traffic in the SEC, and has field-stretching speed (4.53), incredibly long arms (35 1/8"), and a 37-inch vertical. A standout youth basketball player who averaged 18.3 points per game as a senior at Galveston (TX) high, Evans' natural ball skills are the best in this draft. Also a strong run blocker, Evans is most commonly compared to new teammate Vincent Jackson. He offers WR1 potential in Dynasty leagues and could flirt with double-digit TDs as a rookie. He'll be a Week 1 starter.

8. Browns - CB Justin Gilbert (Oklahoma State)The Browns gave up a fifth-rounder to address their need opposite Joe Haden, passing on Johnny Manziel in the process. Gilbert (6-foot 1/8, 202) made 36 starts for the Cowboys, recording 12 career interceptions. Also a dynamic return man, he set a Big 12 record with six career kick return scores. Gilbert's stock soared at the Combine when he ran 4.37 with a 10-foot-6 broad jump and 35 1/2-inch vertical. Although Gilbert offers an ideal size-length package (33 1/8-inch arms), he is somewhat tight hipped with poor footwork, and plays with very little physicality. Gilbert spent roughly 70 percent of his college snaps in press-man technique, but must improve his jam. He's a boom-or-bust prospect.

9. Vikings - OLB Anthony Barr (UCLA)Barr (6-foot-4 7/8, 255) played tailback and "pistol f-back" his first two years at UCLA, before Jim Mora converted him to 3-4 outside 'backer. He responded with back-to-back All-American seasons on the strength of 23.5 sacks, 41.5 TFLs, and nine forced fumbles. Despite an ideal blend of length (33 1/2" arms), production, and straight-line speed (4.66), Barr lacks flexibility and physicality. He was also commonly washed out in run defense. Barr is a talented, 22-year-old work in progress with boom-or-bust potential. NFL Films' Greg Cosell has compared him to Barkevious Mingo, though skeptics believe Barr could flop like Aaron Maybin. In Minnesota, he'll likely play Sam 'backer on early downs and supplement Mike Zimmer's nickel package as the No. 3 rush end behind Brian Robison and Everson Griffen.

10. Lions - TE Eric Ebron (North Carolina)Ebron (6-foot-4 3/8, 250) became a starter as a 19-year-old true sophomore for the Heels, going on to catch 112 career passes for 1,805 yards (16.1 YPR) and eight touchdowns. We'd prefer better red-zone production, but Ebron's upside is arguably on Vernon Davis' level with 33 1/4-inch arms, 4.6-flat jets and a 10-foot broad jump. Ebron projects as a seam-stretching, playmaking "move" tight end with future fantasy TE1 potential (though not in 2014). The Lions, who re-signed Brandon Pettigrew for four years and $16 million in March, are officially a two-TE team, and loading up on weapons for Matthew Stafford after getting caught short the past two seasons.

11. Titans - OT Taylor Lewan (Michigan)Lewan (6-foot-7 1/8, 309) started 48 games as the Wolverines' left tackle, earning Big Ten O-Lineman of the Year as both a junior and senior. He measured in with 33 7/8-inch arms and ran 4.87 at the Combine, with highly impressive vertical (30 1/2") and broad (9-foot-9) jumps. Lewan has the physical makeup of an NFL blind-side protector, though draftniks believe he projects best on the right side. He's arguably a superior physical specimen to both of last year's top-two picks, Eric Fisher and Luke Joeckel. Lewan has left-tackle athleticism and right-tackle intensity. He should supplant newly-signed turnstile Michael Oher at right tackle and could replace Michael Roos, who has one year left on his deal, at left tackle in 2015.

12. Giants - WR Odell Beckham (LSU)The Giants have been hinting that they aren't sold on Rueben Randle as their Hakeem Nicks replacement. Now it's confirmed. Beckham (5-foot-11 1/4, 198) reminded us of a bigger, faster Antonio Brown on college film. He's also drawn Greg Jennings comparisons. Displaying pro-ready route-running chops and separation skills, Beckham caught 143 passes in three seasons in Baton Rouge, gaining 2,340 yards (16.4 YPR) with 12 touchdowns. He added two punt-return scores. Confirming his explosive athleticism in Indy, Beckham ran 4.43 with a 38 1/2-inch vertical. NFL Films' Greg Cosell ranked Beckham as this year's No. 2 receiver prospect behind only Sammy Watkins. Beckham is a good bet to make noise in year one, both as an outside receiver and home-run threat on returns.

13. Rams - DT Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh)Donald (6-foot 7/8, 288) was a dominant interior penetrator at Pitt, earning the Outland, Nagurski, Bednarik, and Rotary Lombardi awards in addition to ACC Defensive POY as a senior. He registered 28.5 TFLs, 11 sacks, and four forced fumbles in 2013. Donald is smallish in stature, but shoots gaps with quick-twitch explosion, clocking a 4.68 forty and 9-foot-8 broad jump at the Combine before pumping 35 reps on the bench. He is a three-technique tackle and should begin causing interior disruption as soon as he steps on an NFL field. St. Louis' defensive line is insanely loaded with Chris Long and Robert Quinn on the ends, and Donald now playing next to NT Michael Brockers.

14. Bears - CB Kyle Fuller (Virginia Tech)The Bears entered draft week with defensive back as their biggest need. Fuller (5-foot-11 3/4, 190) was a first-team All-ACC pick by the conference's coaches as a senior despite missing four games with a sports hernia. Put simply, he commanded opponents' respect. A loose-hipped, fluid mover with experience at outside corner, slot, and even "whip" linebacker for the Hokies, Fuller is an NFL-ready defender with plus size, excellent speed (4.49), and lower-body explosion (10-foot-8 broad jump). He's an aggressive tackler and fun to watch on tape. The Bears could be planning to start Fuller opposite Tim Jennings, moving Peanut Tillman to safety.

15. Steelers - OLB Ryan Shazier (Ohio State)Shazier (6-foot-1, 237) needed only three seasons in Columbus to total 44.5 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, and nine forced fumbles, with a 2013 first-team All-American berth and first-team All-Big Ten honors as both a sophomore and junior. A transcendent athlete, Shazier tallied a 42-inch vertical and 10-foot-10 broad jump at the Combine, before scorching a 4.38 forty at Ohio State's Pro Day. Shazier is a finesse linebacker -- not a thumper -- but is rangy enough to cover tailbacks and tight ends, and is a sideline-to-sideline missile in run defense. He's like a bigger, faster Derrick Brooks. Shazier should slot in next to Lawrence Timmons at inside 'backer in the Steelers' 3-4. An aging defense gets a much-needed youth infusion.

16. Cowboys - OT Zack Martin (Notre Dame)Jerry Jones passes on Johnny Manziel and help for his beleaguered defense, instead adding a versatile piece on the offensive line. Martin (6-foot-4 1/8, 308) made a school-record 52 starts for the Irish, two at right tackle and the rest on the blind side. He was the only lineman capable of blocking Aaron Donald at January's Senior Bowl. Martin is a short-armed (32 7/8") prospect best suited to the right side or guard in the pros, but offers plus movement skills (28-inch vertical, 8-foot-10 broad jump) and is technically sound, bending naturally at the knees. Even with a forthcoming position switch, he's as pro-ready as college linemen get.

17. Ravens - ILB C.J. Mosley (Alabama)Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome is a best-available drafter, and takes Mosley here despite Arthur Brown and Daryl Smith's presence at inside 'backer. Mosley (6-foot-2 1/8, 234) made 29 starts for the Crimson Tide, earning the 2013 Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker. He tallied 23 career TFLs, 8.5 sacks, and five interceptions, three of which Mosley returned for pick sixes. Although he is commonly perceived as a "safe" pick, Mosley has a startling injury history that includes an elbow dislocation, hip dislocation, and a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Mosley ran 4.63 at Alabama's Pro Day, and jumped 35" vertically with a 9-foot-10 broad jump at the Combine. If he holds up physically, Mosley projects as an every-down defender with cover skills and dynamic run-defending ability. Look for Brown and Mosley to compete for a starting job, with the "loser" as an oft-used nickel 'backer.

18. Jets - S Calvin Pryor (Louisville)The Jets have now selected a defensive back in three of the past five first rounds, and gone defense five straight years. Pryor (5-foot-11 1/8, 207) earned first-team All-Big East honors as a junior before turning pro, finishing his career with 32 starts, 11 tackles for loss, seven picks and nine forced fumbles. A highlight-reel hitter, Pryor is at his best playing downhill as opposed to covering receivers or manning center field. He ran 4.58 at the Combine with a 9-foot-8 broad jump and 34 1/2-inch vertical. Pryor would be best utilized a la T.J. Ward, running the alley and playing in the box.

19. Dolphins - OT Ja'Wuan James (Tennessee)James (6-foot-6, 311) made a school-record 49 career starts for the Vols, all at right tackle, and earned second-team All-SEC honors as a senior. He ran a 5.34 forty at the Combine, adding a 29-inch vertical and 8-foot-7 broad jump with 22 reps on the bench. James has ideal arm length (35") and was an outstanding college pass blocker, but must improve in the running game to nail down a starting job. It's possible James will end up at left tackle in the pros. James will compete with Jason Fox for the Dolphins' starting right-tackle job this summer. The Dolphins badly needed the depth up front.

20. Saints - WR Brandin Cooks (Oregon State)The Saints give up the Nos. 27 and 91 overall picks to get an immediate high-quality option behind starters Marques Colston and Kenny Stills. Cooks (5-foot-9 3/4, 189) won the 2013 Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver, finishing his three years in college with 226 receptions for 3,272 yards (14.5 YPR) and 24 TDs. He added two scores on the ground and can also return punts. Only 20 years old, Cooks is a souped-up Tavon Austin with 4.33 jets, agility in space, and flashes of vertical chops. He's a noticeably sudden player on tape. Cooks' build may limit his red-zone productivity, but he is a dynamic playmaker who we believe could handle a lot of volume if asked to by the Saints. He's going to be ridiculously fast on the Superdome turf.

21. Packers - S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (Alabama)It was an easy pick for GM Ted Thompson, whose defense badly needed free safety help. Expect Morgan Burnett to focus on "box" duties in 2014, and Micah Hyde to stay at corner. Clinton-Dix (6-foot-1, 208) was a two-year starter in Nick Saban's secondary, recording seven career interceptions and showing flexibility as both a box and deep safety. He has plus range, is a sure tackler, and even flashed man-cover skills at Alabama. "HHCD" isn't a special athlete, but that kind of versatility at safety is coveted in a "matchup league." Clinton-Dix clocked a 4.58 forty at the Combine with a 33-inch vertical and 9-foot-11 broad jump. He could afford to add upper-body strength, managing 11 reps on the bench. Look for Clinton-Dix to be a true centerfielder under DC Dom Capers.

22. Browns - QB Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M)There is excitement in Cleveland again. Connected to Manziel longer and more thoroughly than any other team, the Browns will be pairing Manziel with OC Kyle Shanahan, who was fearless in tailoring his run-heavy offense to Robert Griffin III in Washington. A born playmaker, Manziel (5-foot-11 3/4, 207) made 25 starts in two seasons with the Aggies, posting a 68.9 completion rate and 63:22 TD-to-INT ratio. A dual threat with exceptionally light feet, quick-twitch athleticism and 4.68 speed, Manziel averaged 6.29 YPC with 30 rushing TDs. He scored 32 on the Wonderlic, the best in this year's quarterback class. Manziel is an accurate passer with adequate arm strength and a gunslinger's mentality, though his random, improvisational style will almost certainly have to be reined in. Manziel is a boom-or-bust prospect, but oozes fantasy upside based on his aggressiveness as a passer and rushing potential.

23. Chiefs - Dee Ford (Auburn)Ford (6-foot-2 1/8, 252) was the SEC's most statistically prolific pass rusher in 2013, tallying 10.5 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss despite missing the first two games with a left knee sprain. Ford's medical has been something of a concern after he was shut down at the Combine due to a 2011 back operation. He rebounded to run 4.59 at the Tigers' Pro Day with a 10-foot-4 broad jump, 35 1/2-inch vertical, and 29 reps on the bench. Although Ford is smallish for an every-down NFL defender, he will be an instant impact edge rusher. Ford will be a sub-package rusher behind Tamba Hali and Justin Houston as a rookie. The Chiefs can cut Hali in 2015 and save $9 million.

24. Bengals - CB Darqueze Dennard (Michigan State)Corner was a glaring need for the Bengals with Terence Newman entering his age-36 season and Leon Hall coming off another Achilles' tear. Dennard (5-foot-10 7/8, 199) earned the 2013 Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back, and finished his career with ten interceptions across 40 starts. Although Dennard is not a straight-line burner (4.51 forty), he offers highly explosive short-area athleticism (11-foot-2 broad jump) and was one of college football's most physical cover men over the past three years. Dennard's playing style perfectly fits today's NFL as a press-man corner who disrupts routes. He projects as a quality early-career starter.

25. Chargers - CB Jason Verrett (TCU)The Chargers entered the draft with the weakest cornerback depth chart in football. We wouldn't be surprised if they select another one before the draft is through. Verrett (5-foot-9 1/8, 189) was a second-team All-American and the Big 12 co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2013, finishing his three-year career with 22 tackles for loss, nine picks, and a forced fumble across 34 starts. Verrett ran 4.38 at the Combine with a 39-inch vertical and 10-foot-8 broad jump, confirming the explosive movement he displays on tape. Quick-footed and physical, Verrett may have been the first corner drafted if he were two inches taller. Instead, his likely projection is slot corner, albeit a very good one.

26. Eagles - LB Marcus Smith (Louisville)Smith (6-foot-3 1/8, 251) was a three-star quarterback recruit to Louisville, and played linebacker as a freshman before spending his final three seasons as an end-'backer hybrid. He's a strong fit for DC Billy Davis' multiple defense. Smith broke out as a senior with 18.5 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. A long-armed (34") edge presence, Smith ran 4.68 at the Combine with a 35-inch vertical and 10-foot-1 broad jump. Smith played roughly 70 percent of his senior-year snaps standing up, so he has a lot of experience in a 3-4 rush linebacker-type role, though his run defense is a work in progress. He needs to be a sub-package player only as a rookie.

27. Cardinals - S Deone Bucannon (Washington State)Bucannon (6-foot-1, 211) was a first-team All-American in 2013 after leading the Pac 12 in tackles (114) and tying for the conference lead in interceptions (6). His 15 career picks rank third in Wazzu history. Bucannon is a striker with speed (4.49) and explosive short-area athleticism (10-foot-5 broad jump). His cover skills are a work in progress, but Bucannon is ready to play "in the box" in the pros, and at very least will pose an immediate force on special teams. The Cardinals needed an upgrade next to Tyrann Mathieu, and Bucannon will at the very least be the No. 3 safety as a rookie alongside Mathieu and Rashad Johnson.

28. Panthers - WR Kelvin Benjamin (Florida State)Benjamin (6-foot-5, 240) burst onto the scene as a redshirt sophomore, catching 54 passes for 1,011 yards (18.7 YPR) and 15 TDs from Heisman winner Jameis Winston. He generated Alshon Jeffery comparisons for his high-pointing ability, but dropped too many passes, and NFL teams informed him during the draft process that they want Benjamin closer to 225 pounds. He weighed 242 at the Noles' Pro Day. It's also worth noting that Benjamin will be 23 1/2 when when his rookie season starts, so he's older than typical underclassmen. He's a boom-or-bust prospect, but should at worst make a red-zone impact with his size and freakish 35-inch arms. Benjamin will have every opportunity to earn an every-down role in Carolina's depleted wideout corps.

29. Patriots - DE Dominique Easley (Florida)Easley (6-foot-1 3/4, 288) tore both of his ACLs at UF, with the latest coming last September to end his college career. Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris considers Easley a top-five talent on tape. A violent, quick-twitch three technique, Easley's best season was 2012, when he racked up 8.5 tackles for loss and four sacks in 11 games. Coming out of high school in 2011, Easley was Rivals' No. 7 player in the entire country. He'll be a plus NFL starter if his health cooperates. Easley should be quick to push for playing time next to NT Vince Wilfork. New England's biggest 2013 weakness was its interior defensive line.

30. 49ers - S Jimmie Ward (Northern Illinois)Ward (5-foot-10 3/4, 193) was a third-team All-American in 2013, finishing his career with 11 interceptions, four forced fumbles and four blocked punts. He started at corner as a sophomore, and safety as a junior in senior, but still covered the slot in passing situations. Ward ran 4.47 at the Huskies' Pro Day, adding a 38-inch vertical and 10-foot-5 broad jump. Built identically to Patriots FS Devin McCourty (5'11/193), Ward has also drawn Kenny Vaccaro comparisons for his versatility and man-cover skills, and is arguably a better tackler than both of them. Recovering from foot surgery, Ward is expected to be ready for training camp.

31. Broncos - CB Bradley Roby (Ohio State)Roby (5-foot-11 1/4, 194) started 37 games in Urban Meyer's secondary, intercepting eight passes with 7.5 tackles for loss. His 226 career interception-return yards rank third in Buckeyes history. Roby burned a 4.39 at the Combine, adding a 38 1/2-inch vertical and 10-foot-2 broad jump. Some draft analysts ripped Roby for getting beat on double moves by Wisconsin WR Jared Abbrederis last season, but NFL GMs and coaches are more concerned with attributes, and Roby has them in spades. He's a fluid, sudden mover with quick feet who plays with a lot of physicality, especially in the run game. If coached up properly, Roby could develop into a No. 1 corner. He should line up opposite Aqib Talib, keeping a rehabbing Chris Harris (ACL) in the slot.

32. Vikings - QB Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville)With the quarterback-needy Texans holding the first pick of Round 2, the
Vikes jump ahead by giving up second- and fourth-round picks.
Bridgewater (6-foot-2 1/8, 214) went 27-8 as a three-year starter,
completing 68.4% of his throws for 9,817 yards (8.04 YPA) and a 72:24
TD-to-INT ratio. He's a pure pocket passer despite respectable 4.78
speed. A precision thrower in the short to intermediate passing game,
Bridgewater remains a work in progress as a deep thrower. He is ready to
compete with Matt Cassel to start in the NFL after controlling the line
of scrimmage in Louisville's complex, pro-style offense. Arguably most
importantly, he is comfortable making throws in a muddied pocket. NFL
teams' concerns were with Bridgewater's slight build -- his weight
dipped into the 180s last season -- below-average hand size (9 1/4"),
and mediocre arm.